The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) recently recognized employees from across the Southern Company system with the 2018 Technology Transfer Award. Now in its 21st year, the prestigious award highlights leadership and excellence in research and development initiatives for the energy industry. Southern Company employees have received the Technology Transfer Award every year since its inception.

“There is no better example of Southern Company’s ability to innovate and to lead than the EPRI Technology Transfer Award. With a combination of technical expertise, teamwork and vision, these employees address critical challenges for our business – and find solutions to provide our customers with clean, safe, reliable, affordable energy.”

Mark Lantrip- Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Company Services.

Working individually and as teams, winners were selected in EPRI’s generation, power delivery and utilization, and energy and environment categories. Their efforts often involved collaboration across several Southern Company business units and subsidiaries.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of its R&D organization in 2019, Southern Company remains at the forefront of technology innovation for energy production, delivery and use. With a diverse, industry-leading research portfolio, Southern Company advances emerging energy technologies to improve the lives of customers and build the future of energy.